Common use of Trial Period Clause in Contracts

Trial Period. (a) In order for an adequate assessment of the employee’s capacity to be made, an employer may employ a person under the provisions of this clause for a trial period not exceeding 12 weeks, except that in some cases additional work adjustment time (not exceeding 4 weeks) may be needed. (b) During the trial period the assessment of capacity shall be undertaken and the proposed wage rate for a continuing employment relationship shall be determined. (c) The minimum amount payable to the employee during the trial period shall be no less than $45 per week; or, in the case of paid rates agreement, the amount payable to the employee during the trial period shall be $45 per week or such greater amount as is agreed from time to time between the parties (taking into account the Department of Social Security/Centrelink income test free areas for earnings) and inserted into this Agreement. (d) Work trials should include induction or training as appropriate to the job being trialed.